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4-8. If a sine wave is applied to the input of a
series-positive limiter, which of the
following waveforms describes the
output?
1.
3.
2.
4.
4-9. The amplitude of the output of a series-
diode limiter is figured using which of
the following formulas?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS 4-10 AND
4-11, ASSUME YOU ARE FIGURING
OUTPUT AMPLITUDES FOR SERIES-
POSITIVE LIMITERS AND CIRCUIT
CONDITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Ein = 30 vac
R1 = 20,000
W
Rac = 100
W
(forward bias)
Rac = 150,000
W
(reverse bias)
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4-10. With forward bias, what is the output
amplitude?
1. 28.95 volts
2. 29 volts
3. 29.85 volts
4. 29.95 volts
4-11. With reverse bias, what is the output
amplitude?
1. .175 volt
2. 1.75 volts
3. 3.53 volts
4. 3.75 volts
4-12. In a series-positive limiter, where is the
input signal applied?
1. Directly to the anode of the diode
2. Directly to the cathode of the diode
3. To the anode of the diode through a
series input resistor
4. To the cathode of the diode through
the output resistor